Kites

This top-down unisex sock in four sizes features a knit/purl motif which is enhanced by using a yarn that has a bit of sheen. Knits and purls are arranged in the motif to wind up the foot and leg like kites or ribbons in the wind.
Sock is easily converted to toe-up construction, as the pattern is vertically reversible and may be resized by using different yarn weights or needles.

Shown here in Knitting Notions Classic Merino Bamboo, color Tea Rose

Suggested Yarns:

Better Breakfast Fingering, Modern Deco Sport, or any sock yarn that will knit to correct gauge.

Substituting yarn and/or needles may result in an overall variation in size, drape, or yardage requirement.

Finished Size:

S(M, L, XL), to fit feet measuring up to 7(8.5, 10, 11.5) inches in circumference
finished sock measurements = 6(7.5, 9, 10.5) inches

Yarn requirements:

350(400, 450, 500) yds

Gauge:

32 sts and 48 rows = 4” in stockinette

Needles:

DPNs size US1 (2.25mm), or size to obtain gauge on smaller needles.